0000-0002-7646-1554 About
Dr. P. Rameshthangam is a Professor and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Alagappa University in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. With 18 years of experience in both teaching and research, he has held various academic positions at the same university.
Academic Background
Dr. Rameshthangam holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the University of Madras (2008). He earned both his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Biochemistry from Bharathidasan University.
Research and Expertise
His primary research interests include:
Functional Foods and Nutrition
Bionanotechnology
He has successfully supervised the completion of 4 Ph.D. and 2 M.Phil. degrees, with 5 additional Ph.D. candidates currently under his guidance. His research output includes 46 international and national journal publications, 13 books/manuals, and two patents. One patent focuses on a novel antiviral agent from the Pongamia pinnata plant, and the other on a Gossypetin encapsulated silk fibroin nanocomposite based edible coating used as a natural preservative to enhance the shelf life of food products.
Notable Awards and Recognition
He has received numerous awards for his contributions to science and education, including:
• Academic and Research Excellence Award from Alagappa University (2025).
• Best Researcher Award by Scifax Company (2024).
• Karoly Ereky Teaching Excellence Award from the International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation (2022).
• Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award (2021).
• Young Achiever Award from the Institute of Scholars for significant contributions to an Indian patent (2020).
• INSA Visiting Scientist Award from the Indian National Science Academy (2018).
• Fellow of the Academy of Sciences, Chennai (2018).
• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award for Scientific Excellence (2018).
Additional Responsibilities
Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Rameshthangam has served in various administrative roles, such as:
• Program Coordinator for M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics, M.Sc. Home Science – Nutrition and Dietetics (CDOE), and M.Sc. Microbiology (CDOE).
• SWAYAM & NIRF Coordinator for the Nutrition and Dietetics
• He is also an active member of professional organizations, including the American Chemical Society.
Employment
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Alagappa University Professor2009 - Present
Education
Education history is unavailable.
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (31)
- A novel bioactive gossypetin incorporating silk fibroin nano-edible coatings for shelf-life enhancement of horticultural crops Save
- Synthesis, characterization and pharmacological evaluation of gossypetin encapsulated silk fibroin nanoparticles for colorectal cancer therapy Save
- GC-MS screening, characterization and in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potential of gossypetin from Moringa oleifera Save
- Evaluation of prebiotic potential and selective utilization of isomalto-oligosaccharides by Lactobacillus strains: an in vitro study Save
- GC/MS analysis and green-synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Senna auriculata flower extract: Antibacterial, antioxidant effects and anticancer effects Save
- Biogenic gold nanoparticles from Gelidiella acerosa: bactericidal and photocatalytic degradation of two commercial dyes Save
- Anti-cancer and bactericidal activity of electrospun chitosan/poly(ethylene oxide)/papaya nanofibres Save
- Detection of Biogenic Amines in Indian Fish and Fishery Products Consumed in Southeast Coast Region of India Save
- Chemical biopreservative effects of red seaweed on the shelf life of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Save
- High purity prebiotic isomalto-oligosaccharides production by cell associated transglucosidase of isolated strain Debaryomyces hansenii SCY204 and selective fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae SYI065 Save